Chicken tikka with spiced rice

Indian food needn’t be a guilty pleasure – this healthy baked chicken with fragrant, fresh rice is nutritious and flavoursome

Super berry smoothie

Frozen berries are a thrifty way of creating a healthy smoothie – pad it out with oats to make it extra filling

Spiced lamb skewers with pomegranate tzatziki

This tasty Greek-inspired canapé of grilled meat and sweet dip can be quickly whipped up for a party platter

Creamy beetroot curry

Try an original approach to serving thickly sliced beetroot by combining with Madras spices, mustard seeds and green chilli

Pea, mint & chilli dip

A speedy guacamole-style purée that’s ready in minutes and perfect for snacking or lunchboxes

Toasted cumin flatbreads

A gluten-free bread recipe, ideal as a lunchtime snack with some dips

Spicy scrambled eggs with chapatis

A speedy way to make a breakfast favourite with a spicy twist

Chunky mango & chocolate fool

This low fat dessert couldn’t be simpler, great when you need to satisfy a sweet tooth

Wild mushroom risotto

Mushrooms lend risotto a new edge and make a perfect side for any spicy dish, from London’s Zaika restaurant

Fresh mint sauce

A classic accompaniment to lamb dishes – this one is from London’s Tamarind restaurant and has an Indian twist

Orange & saffron syrup cake

The citrus syrup makes for a wonderfully moist cake – great for afternoon tea or a dinner-party dessert

Griddled aubergines with yogurt & mint

Makes a great starter, accompaniment to grilled meats, or ciabatta filling